a few parts

MountainMonster

Hey everyone! Looking at creating a form of hybrid singlespeed out of a crossbike i have sitting around not being used, and need a few parts.

Does anyone know of a decent priced brakeset front and rear that are decently light, but wont break the budget too much?

Also, on a crossbike, is it possible to fit the super skinny standard road tires on those rims, or would i need a new wheelset?

And as far as handlebars, what are good brands to look at for decent priced carbon sexiness?

Monty Dog

Presuming you're looking at cantilever brakes - Tektro 520s are cheap and effective. For lightweight brakes look at TRP Euro-X or Froglegs - trickier to set up though.

Skinny tyres depends on the width of the rim - don't fit anything narrower than the external width of the rim e.g. 22mm.

Carbon bars? Why?

MountainMonster

Monty Dog wrote:

Presuming you're looking at cantilever brakes - Tektro 520s are cheap and effective. For lightweight brakes look at TRP Euro-X or Froglegs - trickier to set up though.

Skinny tyres depends on the width of the rim - don't fit anything narrower than the external width of the rim e.g. 22mm.

Carbon bars? Why?

I like the look alot, and the weight savings are normally pretty good compared to other materials. I am coming from the mtb world, so is it different in thw road world?

MountainMonster

Can anyone recommend some decent bars then?

MountainMonster

Can anyone answer the ?'s?

Would the hubs on a cross bike be the same width as on 700c wheels?